Fastest Growing Occupations
2014–24, projected
O C C U PAT I O N S W I T H M O S T N E W J O B S
Occupations adding the most jobs show that there will be more opportunities
for employment in healthcare, retail trade, and food services.
MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE, 2016
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
Number of new jobs, in thousands
Percent change in employment
Personal
care aides
458.1
25.9%
$21,920
Registered
nurses
439.3
16.0%
$68,450
Home health
aides
348.4
38.1%
$22,600
Combined food
preparation & serving
workers, including
fast food
343.5
10.9%
$19,440
Retail
salespersons
314.2
6.8%
$22,680
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
bls.gov